Monday, 28 February 2011

BBC - Food - Recipes : Irish soda bread: "Irish soda breadVeg Try this easy soda bread recipe for when you want bread in a hurry - it's ready in less than an hour.Ingredients170g/6oz self-raising wholemeal flour170g/6oz plain flour½ tsp salt½ tsp bicarbonate of soda290ml/½ pint buttermilkPreparation methodPreheat the oven to 400F/200C/Gas 6.Tip the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda into a large mixing bowl and stir.Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk, mixing quickly with a large fork to form a soft dough. (Depending upon the absorbency of the flour, you may need to add a little milk if the dough seems too stiff but it should not be too wet or sticky.)Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly.Technique: Kneading bread Watch technique2:35 minsForm into a round and flatten the dough slightly before placing on a lightly floured baking sheet.Cut a cross on the top and bake for about 30 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack."